Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3,674, Jacob Fort, New York

SERVICE
New York.
Fort, Jacob or Angelica Anna
NUMBER
R. 3674
CONTENTS

State of New York
Washington County ss On this twenty third day of April 1844 Personally Appeared before me Luther Howe one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, Ange- -lican Part of said County. Aged 79 years who being duly sworn According to law, Doth on her oath, Make the following Declaration in order to Obtain the benefit of the Provisions Made by the Act of Congress Passed the 7 th July 1838 entitled an act granting half Pay and Pensions to Cerebro Widows - that She is the Widow of Jacob Hart who was a Quarter Master in Col. Van Schoonhoven's Regt. of the County of Saratoga & also in Col. Peter Gats' Regiment of Militia of the County of Rensselaer; he served as Lieutenant under Capt. Jacob Gats - and that She has often said Jacob say that he was on duty at different times More than a year - And She further declares that She was Married to the said Jacob Hart on the 7 th of September 1833 in the County of Schoharie by a Minister by the name Van Gys - and that her husband said Jacob died on the twentieth of October 1839 and that She was not Married to him Prior to his leaving the Service but the Marriage took Place Previous to the 1 st January 1844 - true at the time Above Stated - Subscribed and sworn the day and year Above written by me this 23 day of April 1844.
Luther Howe a Just
Judge in County Courts.
Anglican Part
I certify that the above deponent from old age and bodily infirmity is unable to attend court. her affidavit is therefore taken at her residence, and further that she is a person of truth and veracity -
Apil 23, 1844.
L. J. Howe a Judge of Washington County Courts

State of New York Washington County ss. I Henry Shiphead clerk of said county do hereby certify that Luther J. Howe Esquire whose signature is affixed to the within draft was at the time the same purports to have been made a Judge of the County Court of said County duly qualified and that his signature then subscribed appears to be genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 29 th day of April A.D. 1844
H. Shiphead Clerk

State of New York } County of Rensselaer } ss. On the 11 th day of December
1844. Personally appeared before me the undersigned Justice of the Peace, Abm. S. Fort, of the town of Fort Edward in the County of Washington & State aforesaid, who first being duly sworn according to law, testifies and says, that he is the son of Jacob Fort deceased, and Angelica his wife, now applying for a pension for the services of said Jacob Fort, her husband.
The said Abm. farther testifies, that for many years, previous to the death of said Jacob, he had held repeated conversations with him upon the subject of his services in the revolutionary War, and that he had often said to him, that he had served as Ensign & Lieutenant & that he had served as Quarter Master, under Col. Van Schoonhoven, for more than one year, that he had rec d . no Commission from the Council, but was appointed by Col. Van Schoonhoven to supply the place of a Quarter Master, who refused to serve.
The said Abm. farther testifies, that about three years before the death of the said Jacob, in a conversation with him upon the subject of a pension he said that he did not rec d . a pension & that he believed the law was passed by Congress for the express benefit of the poor Soldiers of the revolution. Said Abm. farther testifies, that the said Jacob, about two years previous to his death, became seriously embarrassed, in his pecuniary matters, & sustained the loss of almost all his property - in March previous to his death, he expressed great anxiety that an effort should be made to procure his pension - The said Abm. farther testifies that the said Jacob Fort, until within a few years of his death, was a man of great wealth, that he had represented the County of Rensselaer, in the legislature of this State, for five years in succession, that he had held many

responsible officers, was beloved by all who knew him, and was esteemed as an honest man, and a man of truth & veracity.
The said Abn further testifies, that the widow of said Jacob Host is poor & very infirm, & mainly dependent upon her children for support, and further sayeth not.
Abn J. Host
Sworn before me this 11 th day of December 1844 and I certify that I am well acquainted with the said Abraham J. Host, and that he is a person whose character for truth and veracity is good
J. S. Hunt Justice of the Peace
Rensselaer County Clerk's office 3p. I Charles Hosper Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Stephen J. Host did before whom the foregoing declaration was taken to have been taken and at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace for the County of Rensselaer duly Commissioned & Sworn. That I am well acquainted with the said Justice and do believe his signature subscribed to the above sworn is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my official seal this 16 December 1844.
Charles Hosper Clerk

H E T N I E U W E T E S T A M E N T,
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Alle Boecken des Nieuwen Verbonts onfes H E E R E N
J E S U C H R I S T I.
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S T A T E N G E N E R A E L
Der Vereenigde Nederlanden, ende volgens 't Besluyt van de Synode Nationael, gehouden tot DORDRECHT, in de Jaren 1618 ende 1619,
Vyt de Oorspronckelicke Griecfche tale in onfe Nederlantfche getrouwelic overgefet: Met nieuwe bygevoeghde Verklaringen op de duyftere plaetfen, aenteckeningcn van de gelijckfuydende Texten, ende oock een Nieuw Register.
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Door gemeene ordre der Nederlantfche Kercken verbetert van Druckfanten ende Mis- ftellingen die in den eerften Druck gevonden worden.
Te DORDRECHT by Jacob- en Pieter -Keur,
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AMSTELDAM by Pieter Rotterdam, in compagnie.
A o . 1710.

Jacob Fort was Born 22 nd Day of May in the Yeare of our Lord 1763 the Unna Woman Was Born 23 rd Day of September in the Yeare of our Lord 1764 Was Married Together the 7 th Day of September in the Yeare of our Lord 1783 had a Daughter Anna Jinney Born 21 st  Day of December in the Yeare of our Lord 1784 and Died the fourth of December in the Yeare of our Lord 1785 Had a Daughter Born by the name of Jane the 18 th Day of January In the Yeare of our Lord 1797 Had my Son Born the 2 nd Day of January in the Yeare of our Lord 1799 by the Name of Abraham Had a Daughter Born in the Yeare of our Lord 1801 the 22 nd Day of April by the Name of Eveline
State of New York Rensselaer County ss: Abram J. Fort of Fort Edward in the county of Washington being duly sworn deposes and says that the foregoing is the true record of the Births Marriages and deaths of the family of Jacob Fort late of Hoosick in the county of Rensselaer, that the same, as appears on this sheet, was detached by the deponent from the family bible of the said Jacob Fort, which bible is now in possession of the mother of the deponent. That the entries as they appear above, are all in the handwriting of the said Jacob Fort, who was the father of the deponent. That the name of "Anna Woman" in the above record, who was the wife of said Jacob Fort, is the same identical "Angelica Fort" who applied for a pension as being the wife of said Jacob Fort, "Anna" & "Angelica" being used among the Dutch as the same name sworn & subscribed before me this 17 th day of April 1896 - the said Abram J. Fort being a credible person Marcus L. Kelley Justice Peace Abram J. Fort

State of New York Rensselaer county ss. I Charles Hooper Clerk of Clerks Office of said county do hereby certify that Marcus L. Tillet Esq was at the time the annexed deposition purports to have been taken before him a Justice of the peace in & for the county of Rensselaer residing in said county & duly commissioned & sworn. That I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice & verily believe his signature subscribed to the deposition of the said annexed deposition of Abram J. Fort is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my official seal this 12 th May 1844
Charles Hooper Clerk

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
RECEIVED
3674
P. O.
Angelica Fort
Service:
wid of Jacob
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contr.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

No 10948 Angelica Fort NY
let to Hon. C. Rogers 7 June '44 " " Andrew Follott 24 Oct. 44 " " do do 9 Nov. 44 " " " " 18 Mar. 45 " " " " 7 Jan. 46
act 7 July 1838
3674

10948 May 17. 1844
Ms Supreme Court
7 July 1838
J. L. Edwards
Com te of Pensions
Washington City
H. Rogers H.R.

10948 May 17. 1844
Mr Supervisor
7 July 1838
J. L. Edwards
Com te of Pensions
Washington City
Hon C Rogers H.R.

Sammingsburgh May 15 th 1844
Sir
I herewith enclose you the application of Virginia Fort for a pension.
Yours Respectfully,
Andrew Tollef

V
10948
Angelica Root
(N.Y.)
Sol. to Hon. C Rogers 7 June
" to Andrew Hill 13 July 45
" ditto Nov 9 1844
" " Same March 18 '45

Feb. 13. 1846
Recd.
Mr. Fort.
Church Clerk Washington
PAID

Feb. 13. 1846
Recd. Mr. Fort.
PAID
10
Edwards Commr of Pensions Washington City

Simsingburgh 6 th February 1846
Sir
I would once more call your Attention to the Application of the Widow Fort who Claimed for the Service of her Husband Jacob Fort as Sub t Quartermaster, whose Claims were Rejected on the Account of his Appointments not being found on Record, Altho his Services as Sub t was Shown by the Compt s Certificate, as well as by Evidence His Services as Quarter Master was Clearly Shown — — — — — I wish to no further the Widow would not be in justice Intitled to a Pension for her Husband Services as a Privat — — — — —
Respectfully Yours Andrew Gillet
J S Edwards Com g of Pensioners

NW 2 o 44.
Shaw
fr
J. L. Edwards Com d of Pension Washington -

Nov 2 o 44.
Shaw
for
J. L. Edwards Com d of Pension Washington -

Lamingburgh Oct 31 - 1844
Sir
In answer to yours of the 24 th Inst. in the case of Angelia Fort applying for a Pension, for the services of her husband Jacob Fort deceased. In answer to your first enquiry of the services of said Fort as Quartermaster. Having had the Comptroller and Sundry Records examined I cannot find any service of said Fort as Quartermaster - neither any appointment as Quartermaster or Lieutenant. But find services as Lieutenant - which might was not his fault -
In answer, whether her husband had ever applied for a Pension. He had not, but while living he often said he had a Just Claim, but his standing and circumstances were such that he did not mind it nor would he apply. But unforseen circum- stances in stock property has left the widow in straitened circumstances
J. L. Pelward Comm d of Pensions
Yours Respectfully Andrew Follen Esqr

State of New York } Rensselaer County } } On this thirteenth day of May Eighteen hundred and forty four. Personally appeared before the undersigned Justice of the Peace. John Van Antwerp of the town of Scituate County aforesaid Aged 83 Years who being duly sworn according to law. Testifies and says that I was well acquainted with Jacob Fort deceased in the time of the Revolutionary War. at which time this deponent and the said Jacob resided in Albany County near Rensselaer aforesaid and that in the General Alarm in 1777. this deponent went North in Captain Groesbeks Company and in Col. Kriekerkrooks Regiment of Militia. and well knew that the said Jacob Fort going or being in the Saratoga expedition in Colonel Van Schoonhoven Regt. And was Quartermaster of said Schoonhoven Regiment. That from Old age and consequent loss of Memory, cannot remember all the different times or length of each time but from history can bring to mind some. V.D. From the time of the Surrender of Saratoga the 5 th of July 1777 and the time the British crossed the Hudson River the 14 th Sept r 1777 we were in the Service. how long before or after the said dates the said Fort served. this deponent cannot say, as this deponent had permission to return home on account of the Tories and Indians. who were destroying every thing in the neighborhood. but the said Jacob could not have been in the Service less than three months. - I further testify that after the above men- tioned Service the said Jacob Fort was Lieutenant

in Captain Hinderburgh's Company and in Colonel P. B. R.'s Regiment to which I belonged, and that I was out in the Service as Ensign, with the said P. B. in the said P. B. R.'s Regiment. I further testify and say that I neglected to make application for a pension in the interest of the said P. B. R. and that who was a Lieutenant and discharged as before stated, by the
Given to and subscribed on this thirtieth day of May, 1844
John X Hinderburgh mark
I certify that I am well acquainted with the above named John Hinderburgh, and that he is a man of truth and honesty, and from bodily infirmity, is unable to write his name Hinderburgh
John Hinderburgh I hereby certify that the foregoing deposition of John Hinderburgh was at the time of taking the same a true and correct statement of the facts within his knowledge and belief, and that he has not been induced or persuaded to make the same by any promise or threat, or by any other means, and that he has not been subjected to any pressure or coercion of any kind, and that the contents thereof are true to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.

in Captain Vandenberghs company and in Colonel Peter Yates Regiment to which I belonged, and that I was out in the Service as Ensign, with the said Jacob in the said Peters Yates Regt. aforesaid. I further Testify and say that Virginia Fort now applying for a Pension is the widow of the said Jacob Fort deceased Who was a Quartermaster and Lieutenant as before Stated, by me.
Sworn to and subscribed on this thirteenth day of May, 1844 before me Hawley Ransom Justice of the peace
John X Van Antwerp mark
I testify that I am well acquainted with the above named John Van Antwerp, and that he is a person of truth and veracity, and from bodily infirmity is unable to write his name
Hawley Ransom Justice of the peace
State of New York Rensselaer County Clerks Office
I Charles Hooper Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Hawley Ransom Esq. before whom the foregoing deposition of John Van Antwerp purports to have been taken was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the peace in & for the County of Rensselaer, residing in said County duly Commissioned & sworn. That I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice & hereby believe his signature subscribed to the above of said Deposition is genuine. Witness my hand & official seal this 14 th May 1844 Charles Hooper Clerk

State of New York
Schoharie County } ss. on this fourth — day of March Eighteen hundred and forty four. Personally appeared before me the undersigned Justice of the Peace Wilhelmus Eyer, of the town of Middleburgh in said County aforesaid aged 72 years, who being duly sworn according to law, Testifies and says, that he was per- sonally acquainted with Jacob Fort deceased, husband of Angelica Fort now applying for a Pension for the services of her husband the said Jacob in the War of the Revolution. I further depose and say that I served in Capt. Taytors Company and in Colonel Vande Schoonhoven Regt. of Militia of Schoharie now Delaware County State aforesaid, at different times and places, but from old age and loss of memory cannot remember all of the times and length of the times, for which I was allowed a Pension of $36.44, which was far short of what I was intitled to for my service. During all of which time of my service, the said Jacob Fort husband of the said Angelica served in the said Vande Schoonhoven Regiment as Quartermaster Sworn and Subscribed } on the day and year } Wilhelmus Eyer first above written before me } his Mark.
Henry W Briggs Justice of the Peace
I further certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Wilhelmus Eyer who made the above affidavit and that full confidence may be placed in his statement Henry W Briggs J. Peace

Johnson County
Clerk's Office } For: I, Thomas M c Arthur Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Henry R. Briggs Esqr, whose name is subscribed to the jurat of the within affidavit of Wilhelmus Efner, whose name also appears to the within certificate of credibility, was at the date of the same, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County, and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice and verily believe his name subscribed to the said jurat and affidavit certificate, to be his proper hand writing and signature. Witness my hand and Seal of Office the 14th day of March A.D. 1844.
Thos. M c Arthur, Clerk.

10948
Angelica Ford
NY. Jacob
act 7. July 38
ms 82 d 39.
3674

Dec. 20. 1844
Adams case of South Fork.
fm
J. L. Edwards Comm ee of Pension Washington, City

Dec. 20. 1844
Adams case of Savage Forts.
fm
J. L. Edwards
Com te of Pensions
Washington, City

Laningsburgh Nov r 28 th 1844
Sir
In yours of the 9 th Inst n in the case of Sarah Fort Widow- Applying for Pension. Under the Act of the 7 th July 1838. You state that unless she can prove six months Service she cannot be allowed any thing. Which I know -
The evidence of Ephraim I consider as clearly establishing the Service of the said Jacob Fort, as though he had testified to the time he entered and left the Service. He Testified that he the deponent served in Captain Taylor Company in Col. Van Schoonhorn Regiment of Militia of Albany County at different periods. from the Year 1777. To the Year 1780. for which he received a Pension of $36.41. per Annum. And that during the whole of his the deponent Service. said Jacob Fort husband of the Applicant served as Quartermaster in said Reg t . Since the Service of said Jacob may be as accurately estimated by said Ephraim Pension, as though he had testified to the exact time he entered and left the Service. She has to take the best course she can seeing there is no record of said Forts Appointment as Lieutenant or Quartermaster. but there is other evidence of his being Quartermaster. And if on your further consideration of the case, You should be of Opinion that the Widow is entitled. You will allow her what the rate of the case in your Judgment may be. And she will be content as she is old. and expenses great. and she is unable to be to the expense in obtaining further Evidence.
Yours Respectfully
Andrew Follen. Esq r
J. L. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions

Aug 10. 1844 Add. evidence Angelica Hart N.Y.
gn
J. L. Edwards Com d of Pensions Washington City

Aug 10. 18244 Add. evidence Angelica Stark N.Y.
gn
J. L. Edwards Com te of Pensions Washington City

Lansingburgh August 5 th 1844
Sir
I enclose you additional evidence in the case of Angelia Fort widow of Jacob Fort deceased, applying for a Pension. You are aware that the time and manner of his appointment was unexpected - as I understand at the time he volunteered . And that his not receiving a commission was not owing to any neglect on his part, and over which he had no control, and the cause might have been on the account of his expecting the appointment as Lieutenant. The time of his appointment as Quartermaster was unexpected and the emergency of the war required that some suitable person should be appointed, and according to General Traps order he was made choice of on account of his Education, which I think will be satisfactory as to the justice of her claim.
Yours Respectfully
J. L. Edwards Comm r of Pensions.
Andrew F. Hill - Esq.

State of New York } Rensselaer County }
On this first day of August Eighteen hundred and forty four. Personally appeared before me the undersigned Justice of the Peace of the county aforesaid - John Van Antwerp a resident of said County aged 83 years who being duly sworn according to Law, Testifies and says. In addition to his former testimony in the case of Angelica Fort, applying for a Pension for the services of her husband Jacob Fort. That at the time the said Jacob was appointed Quartermaster in Col. Vand Schoonhoven Regiment, they were on their march in the Northern Campaign to Fort George. That through some difficulty the Quartermaster whose name I think was then Mr. DeWitt refused to serve. And that Colonel Vand Schoonhoven thereupon appointed the said Jacob Quartermaster (he being a good Scholar) and that the said Jacob did serve as stated in my former affidavit - and afterward was Lieutenant in Capt. Vandenberg's Com- pany in Col. Peter Yates Regiment. And this deferment suspension the reason of his not receiving a commission as Quartermaster was on account of the manner and time he was appointed, and by his being afterwards made a Lieutenant in Colonel Yates Regiment -
Subscribed and sworn on the day and } his year first above written before me - } John K. Van Antwerp Henry N. Miller Justice of the Peace Mark
The words I think and, was, on the thirteenth and fourteenth lines was erased before I signed Henry N. Miller justice I certify that I am personally acquainted with the above deponent and that he is a person of truth and veracity and that from old age and bodily infirmity is unable to write his name
Henry N. Miller Justice of the Peace

STATE OF NEW-YORK, RENSSELAER COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I,
Charles H. Hooper
Clerk of the County of Rensselaer, do hereby Cer-
tify, That William H. Miller Esq whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, one of the Justices of the peace of the County of Rensselaer, dwelling in said county; duly authorized to take such proof or acknowledgment. And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said William and verily believe that his signature to the said Certificate of proof or acknowledg- ment is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, this 3 rd day of August A. D. 184 4
Charles H. Hooper Clerk.